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Travis Hunter’s Two-Way Milestone in Jacksonville’s London Loss
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Core Event: Touchdown and Interception at Wembley
On October 18, 2026, the Jacksonville Jaguars fell 34-31 to the Houston Texans at Wembley Stadium. In the fourth quarter, quarterback Trevor Lawrence connected with Travis Hunter on a seven-yard pass for Jacksonville’s first touchdown of the season, pulling the Jaguars within three points. On the ensuing Texans drive, Hunter, playing cornerback, intercepted C.J. Stroud in the end zone, preserving a chance for a comeback. The dual play marked a rare NFL feat.
Background & Context
The Jaguars selected Heisman Trophy winner Travis Hunter with the No. 2 overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, trading up for a player touted for two-way potential. Prior to the London game, Hunter had been used primarily as a cornerback, logging roughly 80 % of his defensive snaps and only a handful of offensive snaps. The Week 6 matchup offered his first substantial offensive involvement of the season.
Data & Statistics
- Receptions: Four catches (Newsweek reports 49 yards; ESPN and Heavy report 59 yards).
- Receiving yards: 49 yards vs. 59 yards (ESPN, Heavy, Sky Sports).
- Touchdown: One seven-yard receiving score, his first of the season and second career touchdown.
- Interception: One end-zone pick on Stroud, his second career interception.
- Defensive stats: Three total tackles.
- Historical rarity: Sky Sports notes Hunter is the first player since Brian Dawkins recorded a receiving touchdown and an interception in the same game in 2002. The last prior instance was Roy Green in 1981.
Official Statements & Responses
Both officials framed the performance as a positive step toward integrating Hunter more fully into the offensive game plan after the upcoming bye week.
Verbatim Quotes
- “I've been doing this since I was a baby -- doing those type of things,” — Travis Hunter
- “I think we just have to keep working, keep plugging away, keep finding opportunities to give him shots at the ball,” — Trevor Lawrence
- “Was proud of the way [Hunter] competed,” — Liam Coen, head coach
Conflicting Reports & Gaps
Sources differ on Hunter’s receiving yardage: Newsweek lists 49 yards, while ESPN, Heavy, and Sky Sports each cite 59 yards. No outlet provides a definitive clarification, leaving the exact total ambiguous. Coen indicated that Hunter’s offensive snap count could rise after the bye, but the precise number of future offensive snaps remains unspecified.
Why It Matters
Hunter’s two-way production validates the Jaguars’ strategy of drafting a player to contribute on both sides of the ball. The performance also places Hunter in an exclusive historical club, enhancing his profile as a potential franchise cornerstone.
What’s Next
The Jaguars head into a Week 7 bye following the London loss. Coach Coen said the team will review game plans during the break, focusing on how to leverage Hunter’s dual-position skill set moving forward.